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Cheddar Chowder




Source of Recipe


Clabber Girl






List of Ingredients



• 2 cups boiling water
  
• 2 cups diced potatoes
  
• 1/2 cup sliced carrots
  
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
  
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  
• 1/4 cup margarine
  
• 1/4 cup flour
  
• 2 cups milk
  
• 2 cups (8 oz.)shredded Cracker Barrel brand sharp natural cheddar cheese
  
• 1 cup cubed ham
  






Instructions



1. Add water to potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper. Cover, simmer 10 minutes; do not drain.
   
2. Make white sauce of margarine, flour and milk.
   
3. Add cheese; stir until melted.
   
4. Add ham and undrained vegetables. Heat; do not boil.
   






Final Comments


Variations:

Varsity Chowder: Omit ham. Add 8 slices crisply cooked, crumbled bacon.

School Day Chowder: Omit ham; add 1/2 pound sliced frankfurters.

Midwest Chowder: Omit ham; add 2 cups (1 pound can) cream style corn.

Makes 6 to 8 servings